By Guardian Nigeria 20 June 2023 | 3:45 am A GROUP, E-Eleven has commended the Lagos State University (LASU) for awarding an honorary Doctor of Letters degree to former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi. Former Ekiti State governor Kayode Fayemi A GROUP, E-Eleven has commended the Lagos State University (LASU) for awarding an honorary Doctor of Letters degree to former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chief Kola Akosile, the foremost socio-political group in Ekiti State said the award was merited and a testament to the significant achievements of Fayemi over time in such fields as academia, civil society, security and politics. To commemorate its 40th anniversary and 26th Convocation, LASU announced the conferment of honorary doctoral degrees to some outstanding Nigerians. including former governor of Lagos State and Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola; as well as Chief of Staff to the President and former Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila. “This honour coming now speaks to Fayemi’s commitment to public service, intellectual prowess and steadfast leadership, which has an enduring impact on Ekiti State, Nigeria and beyond. We are proud to have him as a revered member of our community, and we believe that this honorary degree further validates his exceptional contributions to society,” the group added. 14 mins ago The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is targeting total assets of $60 billion over the next six years from current $30 billion achieved within its 30 years of existence. 14 mins ago A GROUP, E-Eleven has commended the Lagos State University (LASU) for awarding an honorary Doctor of Letters degree to former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi. 36 mins ago Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reiterated the need for industrial partnership to ensure that the rate of plastic pollution is reduced to the barest minimum in the society. 45 mins ago The Police have engaged the services of Anambra State Vigilante (AVG) operatives to arrest some fleeing gunmen who escaped with gun injuries after an attack by security operatives at Okija, Ihiala Local Council of the state. 46 mins ago South East-based youth group, Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), has faulted suspension of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, by President Bola Tinubu, saying he lacks constitutional power to unilaterally take such action.
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